Joseph Renaud

STERLING — Joseph R. Renaud, 85, died Monday, March 10, at UMass Memorial Hospital, in Worcester, after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Margaret (Timledge) Renaud, who died in 1988.

Mr. Renaud is survived by his four children, Denise Sargent and her husband, Eric, of Swanzey, N.H., Andrea Renaud of Worcester, Joseph R. Renaud and his wife, Kathy, of Worcester and Cindy Renaud of Sterling; his sister, Pauline O'Donoghue of Clinton; two grandchildren, Stephanie Sargent of Swanzey, N.H., and Joshua Ciccio of Worcester; great-grandson, Zachary Marston; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was born in Clinton to the late Joseph and Marie (Philie) Renaud.

Mr. Renaud attended local schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1945. He enlisted to serve in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan after World War II.

He worked as a cook for several area restaurants including the White Elephant, Green Meadow Lodge and Country Fare.

Mr. Renaud held membership with the Clinton Lodge of Elks, VFW, and American Legion. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching NASCAR and cheering for the Patriots and Red Sox.

Funeral services are on Friday, March 14, from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian burial, at 10 a.m., in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Sterling. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, March 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in memory of Joseph R. Renaud to: American Cancer Society, 44 Bearfoot Road, Northboro, MA 01532. To place an online condolence, visit www.philbincomeaufh.com.

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